NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
Staten Island Landfill Debris Disposal Operation Health and Safety Program
4.6 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
This section will describe the general requirements of the EPA designated levels of protection (A-D)
and the specific levels of protection required for each task at the site(s). The following PPE and
hygiene procedures are offered at the site:
Universal Precautions - Workers will be instructed to assume that a significant health risk is present
at all times during the project, and will be required to use available PPE and work practices when on
the job site. Workers will be instructed on the use of universal precautions through on-site training
conducted by the CIH.
Equipment Disinfecting - Workers will be provided with anti-bacterial detergent and instructed on the
proper methods of equipment disinfecting. Specifically, seats and interior surfaces on the machine
cabs will be disinfected once per shift or if visible liquid is observed.
4.6.1 Levels of Protection
Personnel will wear protective equipment when activities involve known or suspected atmospheric
contamination, vapors, gases or particulate that maybe generated by site activities. When direct
contact with skin-affecting substances may occur, personnel will wear protective clothing.
All site personnel will be required to wear level D personal protective equipment. This will include
the following:
Safety glasses
Hard Hats
Protective Footwear as required in EM 385-1-1, 05.A.08
Safety Vests
Hearing protection
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